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Finnish-Japanese Series 'Blood and Sweat' Blends Crime Drama With Occult Elements
The series follows detectives in Japan and Finland investigating crimes that connect to historical events. It stars Anne Watanabe and Jasper Paakkonen and airs on WOWOW.
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The Finnish-Japanese coproduction "Blood and Sweat" follows detective Aki Suzumiya, played by Anne Watanabe, as she uses her eidetic memory to solve crimes while investigating her brother's apparent suicide. In Finland, detective Jon Laine, played by Jasper Paakkonen, deals with the death of his wife, in which he may have been involved.
The series begins as a contemporary crime drama and shifts into a thriller that incorporates Japanese folklore. It is produced by WOWOW, AX-ON, and ICS Nordic and scheduled to air in 2026. " The article notes that the review contains spoilers for the series.
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